Water damage restoration in Hughesville, PA
Hughesville sits on Muncy Creek, away from the river floodplain, but the creek and the borough's old houses bring their own water problems.
Homes and water in Hughesville
Almost none of Hughesville sits in the mapped floodplain, according to the Lycoming County hazard mitigation plan, so its risk is creek flash flooding rather than the river. The National Weather Service gauge on Muncy Creek at Hughesville recorded its highest listed crest, 12.63 feet, on September 7, 2011, and the county plan reports extensive basement flooding near Hughesville and Muncy in that storm.
About 55% of homes in Hughesville were built before 1940, and about 70% before 1960. About 46% are owner-occupied.
What water damage tends to look like in Hughesville
Older houses bring older plumbing and basements. Expect:
- Seepage and wet basements after heavy rain. See flooded basement cleanup.
- Leaks from aging pipes, and pipes that freeze in outside walls. See burst pipe water damage.
- Sewer backups through floor drains in older lines. See sewage backup cleanup.
Sending a request from Hughesville
Send a request with your ZIP code (17737), what happened, and whether water is still coming in. We pass it to an independent local water damage restoration company that serves Hughesville. They contact you to set up a visit. If no company can take it, we let you know.
Nearby towns: Muncy, Montoursville, Picture Rocks. All towns: service area.
Housing figures: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, via Census Reporter. Local facts: Lycoming County 2020 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update; National Weather Service, Muncy Creek at Hughesville gauge.